How New Yorkers Are Judging the New Mayor on Crime So Far

The Brian Lehrer Show | May 11, 2022

Mayor Adams came into office promising to keep crime in check. Harry Siegel, FAQ NYC co-host, Daily News columnist and Daily Beast senior editor, looks at the crime rate, how New Yorkers are feeling and argues Adams' mayoralty will hinge on whether he's able to do something to restore a sense of public safety.

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